Northern Michigan University, located in Marquette, Michigan, is a dynamic four-year, public, comprehensive university that has grown its reputation based on its award-winning leadership programs, cutting-edge technology initiatives and nationally recognized academic programs. Northern has a population of about 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Ask a few Northern students what drew them to our university and you will get a variety of answers. That's because there is no single thing that make students want to go to Northern; it is ALL the things that we do here. Northern is big enough to offer a wide variety of academic programs but is also small enough that every time you walk across campus, you'll probably wave "hi" to someone you know.

Curiosity is the raw ingredient of knowledge. It causes us to ask questions, to seek answers, to learn. At Northern Michigan University, natural curiosity and intellectual challenge meet in stimulating classes grounded in the liberal arts. So wherever your curiosity leads you, you can count on the support you need to take the next step, ask the next question, propose the next hypothesis.

The mission of the Northern Michigan University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports and the United States Olympic Training Site is to create an environment that promotes academic excellence, interpersonal growth and social development; embraces diversity; teaches lifetime leisure skills; fosters spirit and tradition; and builds a lifelong connection to NMU.

Yes, you'll attend your classes, but what else will you be doing as a student at Northern? There's so much stuff to choose from. There's a student organization or club – almost 300 at last count-- for just about every interest. If you're into investigating the paranormal, anime or improv comedy, there's a group. Cheer on your fellow Wildcats at a hockey game or volleyball match. Join a competitive club sport or an intramural team. The sky is the limit.

Student Announcements

Student Announcement Change

NMU Student Announcements have moved to the Student Connect system. Student Connect is home for student announcements, campus news, events, and volunteer opportunities. Student Connect was created in partnership with ASNMU, The Center for Student Enrichment, and the Dean of Students Office.

University Calendar — Anyone with a NMU user ID can post events to the calendar and they will show up on both the calendar and Student Connect.

Submission Review

Student announcements submitted via Student Connect will be reviewed by the Dean of Students Office. Submissions are reviewed during business hours, Monday through Friday. Within one business day, you will receive an e-mail notification that your submission was either approved for posting or rejected along with a reason for the rejection. If you do not receive a receipt of your submission within one business day, you should contact the Dean of Students Office at 227-1700.

Events submitted to Student Connect will be reviewed by the Center for Student Enrichment (CSE). Submissions are reviewed during business hours, Monday through Friday. Anyone with a valid NMU user ID can submit an event. Only events approved by the CSE will be posted in Student Connect.

Student Connect Distribution

Student Connect will be distributed using the following schedule:

Monday & Thursday: Student Connect Events are e-mailed to all students and all mailing list subscribers.

Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: Student Connect Announcements are e-mailed to all students and all mailing list subscribers

Subscribe to Student Connect

All currently-enrolled students are automatically subscribed to Student Connect and will remain subscribed as long as they are enrolled in classes.

Faculty, staff, parents and community members can subscribe to Student Connect by using the NMU Listserve. Simply click on the subscribe link and enter the e-mail address you would like to receive Student Connect at. You can unsubscribe from Student Connect on the same page by clicking on the unsubscribe link or by following the link included in the Student Connect e-mail.

Duplicate E-mails

If you're receiving two copies of Student Connect this means that you signed up to receive Student Connect while also being a currently-enrolled student. All currently-enrolled students are automatically subscribed to Student Connect and will remain subscribed as long as they are enrolled in classes. If you wish to stop receiving a second copy of Student Connect, go to the NMU Listserve and click the unsubscribe link.